Bluffton University

Private

Bluffton, OH

Bluffton University is a private very small school in Bluffton, OH, enrolling about 582 undergraduates. Bluffton University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 67%. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates, especially in Human Resources Management and Services, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $76,243/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate67%

SAT range860–1130

ACT range16–22

Undergrads582

Yield (admits who enroll)15%

Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$51,862

4-year grad rate51%

Median earnings, 10yr out$49,547

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans77%

Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out64%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Human Resources Management and Services$76,243/yr

Accounting and Related Services$62,315/yr

Business Administration, Management and Operations$57,308/yr

Education

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$44,290/yr

Special Education and Teaching$41,602/yr

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services$47,378/yr

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$44,920/yr

Psychology

Psychology, General$42,742/yr

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

Social Work$55,073/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes

Required to live on campusNo

Dormitory capacity780

Typical room charge$5,712

Typical board charge$6,136

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired

Class rankConsidered, not required

RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bluffton University's acceptance rate?

Bluffton University in Bluffton, OH admits approximately 67% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Bluffton University?

Admitted students at Bluffton University typically score between 860–1130 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Bluffton University?

Admitted students at Bluffton University typically score between 16–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Bluffton University cost?

Bluffton University's total cost of attendance is reported at $51,862 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Bluffton University require students to live on campus?

No -- Bluffton University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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